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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.09, 17,341.89 and 6,902.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.09, 17,341.89 and 6,902.58 is: 9,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.09 : 17,341.89 = 6,902.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.09/17,341.89 = 6,902.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.09x = 17,341.89 × 6,902.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.09x = 119,703,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,703,661.85/12,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.17

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